target date

American  

noun

1. the date set or aimed at for the commencement, fulfillment, or completion of some effort.

   The target date for the book is next May.

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Etymology

Origin of target date

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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target date

The initial target date for the new “Project Sunrise” flights was the end of 2025 and, more recently, end of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

In the coming days, Alexander is expected to confirm that trains won't start running by the current target date of 2033 and will also provide an updated price tag for the project.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

Private credit is getting a lot of bad headlines lately, but plan managers believe it lines up well with target date strategies.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

Paramount has set a closing target date of Sept. 30, although the deal faces several regulatory hurdles, so it is not inconceivable that it will get pushed past that date.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026

The year 1963 was a target date for the Civil Rights Movement.

From The Black Experience in America by Coombs, Norman